The Bridgeport center is about the area of Bridgeport Amtrak Station and the area of Webster Bank Arena.
There's not a defined tourist season in Bridgeport. It's pretty busy most of the year. In the spring, you can expect high temperatures in March to average in the low 50s and warm to upper 60s by May. Spring is the wettest time of year with one in three days seeing measurable rain. If you're traveling in the spring, pack a sweater and some light layers as mornings are chilly with lows from the 30s to the high 40s. From late April through May, the Bridgeport in Bloom festival occurs. You can see more than 40,000 different blooms during this event.
Summer months in Bridgeport are warm and humid, but because it's a coastal town, there's a sea breeze most of the time. From June through August, expect temperatures in the high 80s and low 90s. Summer months aren't too wet with an average of only eight days each month seeing measurable rain. Enjoy mild nights at Downtown Thursdays with live music each week. Every year, thousands flock to the Gathering of the Vibes, a weeklong music and arts festival.
Fall is a wonderful time for this area with temperatures falling to comfortable levels in the 60s and 70s through October. Once in a while, a nor'easter will cause a few days of cold, raw conditions. Vibrant leaf colors blaze and beckon you outdoors. Area fall festivals include the East Haven Fall Festival, St. Peter's Amnual Apple Festival, and the Only Scream, a Halloween celebration.
Winter in Bridgeport is cold, wet, and snowy. Nor'easters in the winter months can rack up snow totals pretty fast; some even cause blizzard conditions in the area. Average highs from December through February hover between 35 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Lows are in the 20s. Snow doesn't generally come in large amounts or stick around long. There are many wintertime and indoor things to do that make these frosty days fun!
There are many hotels that give discounts to seniors, AAA members, and large groups. At Holiday Inn - Bridgeport - Trumbull - Fairfield, AAA members save 10 percent on rooms in the heart of the city. Stay here within walking distance of the Barnum Museum and Housatonic Museum of Art for a great trip. Business travelers enjoy a 24-hour front desk, business center, laundry services, and meeting space on site. Get your sweat on in the fitness center before taking a refreshing dip in the pool. Group rates save up to 37 percent.
At the Holiday Inn Express in Milford, you'll enjoy what guests called “excellent rooms with wonderful beds.” This hotel is close to Robert Treat Farm and Grassy Hill Country Club. Take advantage of the chain's eHost Online Concierge service to learn more about hotel perks, local weather, car rental, and ticket and tour assistance. Keep in shape in the fitness center or indoor pool. Every day, the staff serves a hearty breakfast including omelets, bacon and sausage, eggs, and the chain's signature cinnamon rolls. Large groups can save more than 25 percent.
For great lodging at a fair price, check out Residence Inn by Marriott - Shelton - Fairfield County. Just minutes from Bridgeport, Webster Bank Arena, and New Haven, this hotel has what travelers have called “a great location.” Every room has a fridge, a microwave, and a stove top, so you can bring homemade meals with you. Take advantage of grocery delivery service to make meals more convenient. Meet new people at the complimentary evening socials and indulge in free food and drinks. Burn off frustrations in the fitness center or just lounge beside the outdoor pool. Other perks include free Wi-Fi, free newspapers, cable programming, and free breakfast.
At Trumbull Marriott Merritt Parkway, you're just a stone's throw from Bridgeport, Seaside Park, and Captain's Cove Seaport. Enjoy a drink at check-in from the coffee shop before heading to your room to surf the Wi-Fi or watch shows on cable. Wind down with a dip in the indoor pool or a soak in the spa tub. You'll sleep well on comfy mattresses dressed with Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters. Wake up and energize in the fitness center.
At the Discovery Museum, families explore hands-on, interactive exhibits including the Energy Network, Adventure Science, and Space Gallery. Daily Planetarium shows take visitors into space for about half an hour. Get your adrenaline pumping at Adventure Park, which is part of the Discovery Museum. Climb into treetops connected to other treetops by zip lines or bridges made from rope, wood, or cables. It's up to you which of the eight trails you choose to traverse the park.
Take a day and spend it at Seaside Park. This quiet stretch of beach offers soft, sandy beaches that are perfect for swimming and sunbathing. Take another seaside day and spend it at Captain's Cove Boardwalk, a quaint collection of souvenir and trinket shops along the shore.
Spend a few hours perusing the exhibits at the Beardsley Zoo. Have the kids work on a scavenger hunt on your trip to keep them engaged and entertained while you enjoy the animals.
Bridgeport is a great vacation destination that's close to New York City and the Atlantic coast, but has a vibe of its own. With HotelPlanner, you're sure to find the perfect lodging for you at the right price.
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